La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8047

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-8047 - Occupational Therapist

A. An occupational therapist, when provided, must be licensed by the state of Louisiana and registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

B. The occupational therapist shall assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures including, but not limited to:

1. providing occupational therapy in accordance with physician's orders and the POC;

2. guiding the patient and family in his/her use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function, in a manner consistent with accepted standards of practice;

3. observing, recording, and reporting to the physician and/or interdisciplinary team the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition;

4. instructing and informing other health team personnel including, when appropriate, home health aides and family members in certain phases of occupational therapy in which they may work with the patient;

5. documenting each visit made to the patient and incorporating notes into the clinical record within one week of the visit;

6. participating in IDT conferences as needed; and

7. preparing a written discharge summary when applicable, with a copy retained in patient's clinical record and a copy forwarded to the attending physician.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8047

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 31:452 (February 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2175.14(B).